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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Salvation Army In The 21st Century: Five Battlefronts We Face

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021
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    God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world

    God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world, with the cross of Jesus Christ as our banner, we gather our troops, across the frontlines of the salvation war, gathered in foxholes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 9,437 views

    So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Martin avatar

    Have You Lowered Your Worship Standards?”/ Not Stuck In The Past: Worship That Inspires And Connects” Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
     | 345 views

    The importance of offering God the best in our worship and lives.

    1. Introduction: Embracing a New Approach to Worship Last week in our first sermon, we reflected on the boundless and unchanging love of God, (God's deep, unchanging love for His people ) which calls us to respond with heartfelt worship. Today, we’ll explore how our response can move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why? Why Would God Allow It To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    Why? Why would a loving God allow this to happen, we have choices to make either we remain where we are lost in the past, or fearful of the future. But there may be another way there may be another choice...one of serving God...

    Prior to reading this sermon it is worth noting that a gentleman by the name of Ken Ring (the moon man) is forecasting an earthquake for Christchurch of around 8 on the Richter scale two days either side of the 20th of March, though he has already amended this prediction it has put a huge weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Faith, Freedom, And The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009
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     | 5,884 views

    God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

    God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014
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     | 7,247 views

    To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just One Thing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,586 views

    Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

    There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jesus And Grace As Demonstrated In The Life Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,178 views

    A message how the grace in Christ kept Peter in all his ups and downs. Grace elevated him, picked him up when he fell, saw past his failures, took the violence out of him, and changed him from coward to bold witness.

    Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter PPT 2 Series Title Jesus; all knowing, all powerful; all loving PPT 3 Message Title Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter Grace God's goodness given to the undeserving. 1. Jesus will elevate you. (See pic in powerpoint, Jesus calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breakfast Of Champions

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    Does Jesus write people off because they have failed Him in some way? Does Jesus give His children second chances? if you have failed God in some way, then see how Jesus is in the business of transforming failures into champions.

    BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS John 21 Intro: I've talked with many people who have shared about some failure in their life and how they wished they could erase the past start all over again. 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ gave a fisherman by the name of Peter just that opportunity. He had failed Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,982 views

    Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

    Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meeting God In Solitude Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,835 views

    God of the past, present and future

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Ex. 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reflection Of The Memories

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    Remembering the Past Year

    A REFLECTION OF THE MEMORIES Is. 41:22 “Let them come near and foretell to us what it is that shall happen! What are the things of long ago? Tell us, that we may reflect on them and know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come!” Intro: When one has been influenced by someone or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Forget

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    Breaking the Power of the Past

    Learn to Forget Breaking the Power of the Past Foundational Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. (13) Brethren, I count not myself to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    The Story Of Four Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,642 views

    We all have a past, some would like to bury it, but coming to face Jesus we find He is not shocked by what we have done, yet He offers us unconditional love.

    The Story of 4 1 Peter 5:7 Everyone has a story, a past, a present and a future. Many of us have a past that we buried some with alcohol, or drugs, work, hobbies and other sorts of objects. Healing the old wounds does not come, so we bury them deep. Meet Amy She is a lesbian; she has been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And The Future Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    Faith is not about the past but the future

    Introduction Listen to these comments…. Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it impossibility--a development that we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal